U.S.-China agree on framework to implement Geneva commerce consensus

U.S.-China agree on framework to implement Geneva commerce consensus

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks with the media as he departs to return to the U.S., while trade talks between the U.S. and China continue, in London, Britain, June 10, 2025. Toby Melville | Reuters The U.S. and China have reached consensus on trade, representatives from both sides said following a second day of … Read more

World Financial institution lowers world development forecast, citing commerce conflict ‘turbulence’ – Nationwide

World Financial institution lowers world development forecast, citing commerce conflict ‘turbulence’ – Nationwide

U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade wars are expected to slash economic growth this year in the United States and around the world, the World Bank forecast Tuesday. Citing “a substantial rise in trade barriers’’ but without mentioning Trump by name, the 189-country lender predicted that the U.S. economy – the world’s largest – would grow … Read more

World Financial institution cuts 2025 progress outlook to 2.3% as commerce tariffs weigh

World Financial institution cuts 2025 progress outlook to 2.3% as commerce tariffs weigh

Cargo shipping containers are loaded with cranes on container ships at the Burchardkai container terminal at the harbour of Hamburg, northern Germany, on June 3, 2025. Fabian Bimmer | Afp | Getty Images The World Bank sharply cut its global economic growth projections Tuesday, citing disruption from trade uncertainty in particular. It now expects the … Read more

How uncommon earth minerals might give China the higher hand in U.S. commerce talks

How uncommon earth minerals might give China the higher hand in U.S. commerce talks

“China has already approved a certain number of compliant applications and will continue to strengthen the approval process for compliant applications,” it said in a statement. Despite Beijing’s offer of dialogue, experts say China is unlikely to completely remove the restrictions and is “flexing its muscles.” That was clear to members of the foreign business … Read more

Citing commerce wars, the World Financial institution sharply downgrades international financial development forecast to 2.3%

Citing commerce wars, the World Financial institution sharply downgrades international financial development forecast to 2.3%

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s trade wars are expected to slash economic growth this year in the United States and around the world, the World Bank forecast Tuesday. Citing “a substantial rise in trade barriers’’ but without mentioning Trump by name, the 189-country lender predicted that the U.S. economy — the world’s largest — would … Read more

U.S., China commerce talks ‘going properly’ on 2nd day, Lutnick says – Nationwide

U.S., China commerce talks ‘going properly’ on 2nd day, Lutnick says – Nationwide

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Tuesday trade talks with China were going well as the two sides met for a second day in London, seeking a breakthrough on export controls that have threatened a fresh rupture between the superpowers. Having agreed to step back from a full-blown trade embargo at a first round … Read more

Shein seen boosting Indian manufacturing amid U.S.-China commerce conflict

Shein seen boosting Indian manufacturing amid U.S.-China commerce conflict

This picture shows signage of cross-border fast fashion e-commerce company SHEIN. Jade Gao | Afp | Getty Images Fast fashion giant Shein is reportedly set to boost its manufacturing in India with a view to bolstering its international supply chains amid the ongoing U.S.-China trade war. The Chinese-founded, Singapore-headquartered brand and Indian partner Reliance Retail … Read more

U.S. and China to speak commerce after Trump, Xi name – Nationwide

U.S. and China to speak commerce after Trump, Xi name – Nationwide

By Staff The Associated Press Posted June 9, 2025 9:52 am 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size High-level delegations from the United States and China are meeting in London on Monday to try and shore up a fragile truce in a trade dispute that has roiled the global economy. A … Read more

Packers may very well be making last-ditch effort to commerce Jaire Alexander

Packers may very well be making last-ditch effort to commerce Jaire Alexander

We’ve seen this movie before. We may end up seeing it again today. By getting the word out early Monday that the Packers will be releasing veteran cornerback Jaire Alexander, the Packers could be trying to beat the bushes for a trade partner. It has happened many times. And here’s how it goes: The new … Read more

China and U.S. commerce officers to carry talks in London

China and U.S. commerce officers to carry talks in London

TangMan Photography | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump’s top trade officials are meeting their Chinese counterparts in London on Monday for talks aimed at resolving an ongoing trade dispute between the world’s two largest economies. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer are representing the U.S. China’s … Read more